Anthony DeCarlo Campbell, 44, known locally as DJ Ant Bomb, was found shot to death near the back door of a Madison Avenue residence in Burlington, Iowa, on the evening of December 25, 2024. Emergency personnel arrived at about 7:35 p.m.; Campbell was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

Campbell was a well-known figure in Burlington for his work as a DJ, musician and rapper, and for community efforts that included annual back-to-school giveaways for underprivileged children. He also worked as a barber and recording engineer and was active as a youth mentor. In October 2024 he received an Iowa Music Award nomination.

The Burlington Police Department, assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, identified and arrested 46-year-old Eric Christopher Rios of Burlington, who was charged with first-degree murder and entered a written plea of not guilty. The investigation is ongoing.

Did anyone in the Burlington area have recent contact with Anthony or information that could help clarify what happened that night?